Building a strong Cryo DPS character in Genshin Impact means finding the right artifacts to boost their damage. Here’s a breakdown of what you should look for and some tips for getting those perfect substats:
Understanding the Basics
- Cryo Damage Bonus: This is your most important substat. It directly increases the damage your Cryo attacks deal. Look for this on all your artifacts!
- Critical Rate and Critical Damage: These two stats work together to maximize your damage output. Critical Rate determines how often your attacks land critical hits, while Critical Damage boosts the damage of those critical hits. Aim for a balance between these two stats.
- ATK%: This substat increases your character’s base attack, which in turn increases their damage output. It’s a good all-around stat for any DPS character.
- Energy Recharge: This stat is essential for Cryo characters who rely on Elemental Burst. It determines how quickly your Burst recharges, allowing you to use it more frequently.
- Other Stat Considerations: While not as important as the main stats, other substats like DEF%, HP%, and Elemental Mastery can provide some additional damage bonuses or utility depending on the build.
Artifact Sets for Cryo DPS
Here are some of the most popular artifact sets for Cryo DPS:
- Blizzard Strayer (2-Piece): This set gives you a 15% Cryo damage bonus.
- Blizzard Strayer (4-Piece): When you hit an opponent with Cryo, your Cryo damage is increased by 20%.
- Noblesse Oblige (2-Piece): This set provides a 20% ATK% boost.
- Noblesse Oblige (4-Piece): When your Elemental Burst hits, your team gains a 20% ATK% bonus for 12 seconds.
Finding the Best Substats
- Artifact Domains: This is where you farm artifacts. Each domain has a chance to drop artifacts from specific sets.
- Artifact Enhancement: You can enhance your artifacts using Mora and Enhancement Ore to increase their level and potentially upgrade their substats.
- Artifact Refinement: Once an artifact reaches its maximum level, you can further refine it using other artifacts of the same type to improve its substats.
- Substat Optimization: The goal is to have the best possible combination of substats. Prioritize Cryo Damage Bonus, Critical Rate, Critical Damage, and ATK%.
Tips for Success
- Be patient: Getting ideal artifact substats takes time. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get what you want right away.
- Farm strategically: Focus on specific domains for the artifact sets you need and keep an eye out for substats that work well for your build.
- Upgrade wisely: Don’t waste resources on artifacts that have weak substats. Prioritize ones with good potential.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment: Sometimes, you might find that a combination of artifact sets works better than a traditional build.
Remember, building a great Cryo DPS character takes time, effort, and a bit of luck. Keep grinding those domains and you’ll eventually find those perfect artifacts to unleash the true power of your Cryo team!
